How Do I Apply?
Applications are available from your high
school counselor;
Cal1 the Upward Bound Classic office to request an application by mail; or
Come to the Upward Bound Classic office in
Ayer Hall Room 320 to pick up an application.
Applications must be submitted with:
Copy of High School Transcript
Results of assessments (OAT, OGT, ACT,
SAT, and other)
Program Staff
Ms. Coleen D. Curry, Director
Academic Achievement Programs
Mrs. Carrie A. R. Reeves, Coordinator
Upward Bound Classic
[email protected]
Mrs. Tiffany Rife, Academic Advisor
Upward Bound Classic
[email protected]
Ms. Elisha Swanson, Academic Advisor
Upward Bound Classic
[email protected]
Ms. Kelley Turner, Secretary
Upward Bound Classic
Website: http://www.uakron.edu/aap/ub/
Academic Achievement Programs
Three (3) Recommendations—2 Teachers and
1 Counselor
Proof of Taxable Income (for tax year prior to
submitting Upward Bound application)
UBC Graduation Rates
Mailing Address:
The University of Akron
2010
95%
Upward Bound Classic
2009
100%
Ayer Hall, Room 320
2008
100%
Akron, Ohio 44325-7908
UBC College Enrollment Rates
2010 graduates
88%
2009 graduates
100%
2008 graduates
98%
Telephone: 330-972-5839
Fax: 330-972-5886
The Upward Bound Classic Program is funded by the
U.S. Department of Education and The University of Akron.
The amount of federal funds awarded in the five year grant period
(2007-2012) is approximately $2,390,874.00.
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What
Upward Bound Classic (UBC) is a federally funded
TRiO program which prepares 9th –12th grade students
in targeted Akron Public Schools for post-secondary education.
What Services Are Provided?
Tutoring in English/Language Arts, Math, Science,
and Foreign Language
Academic, Career, and Personal Advising
OGT Prep/Review
Upward Bound is designed to provide academic, cultural, and social
experiences for its students, enabling
them to develop the skills, attitudes,
and motivation necessary to enter
and succeed in college.
Upward Bound provides intensive academic support
services for income-eligible students to enhance the pursuit and achievement of a post-secondary education. It
provides academic enrichment in English, Mathematics,
Foreign Language, and Laboratory Sciences. The programs serves 100 students from
Akron Public High
ACT/SAT Review
ACT/SAT Fee Waivers
Eligibility
Upward Bound students must meet federal income guidelines and must be ―first generation‖ college students. Participants will be the first in their immediate family to acquire a baccalaureate degree. Students can apply to the
program at the end of eighth grade and anytime prior to
completing their sophomore year of high school.
Students accepted into the program are required to main-
Financial Literacy
tain a 2.5. grade point average, follow
Cultural Activities
strict college preparatory curriculum
and demonstrate the desire to attend
College Planning and Placement Assistance
college.
Students are selected based on the
Six Week Summer Enrichment Program—Residential
and Non-Residential
above requirements, application materials, and a student-
Speakers, and Community Service Opportunities
parent interview.
Leadership Opportunities and Student Conferences
1.
Akron Public Schools with desire and motivation to
Schools. Upward Bound is supported through the U.S.
Department of Education and The University of Akron.
Akron Public Schools
You must be entering the 9th or 10th grade in the
succeed academically and to attend college.
2.
You must maintain a 2.5. grade point average.
3.
Two-thirds of participants must meet federal income
East*
Butchel
guidelines and be potential first generation college
Garfield*
Firestone
students.
Kenmore*
Ellet
North*
* Denotes Target Schools